The Wealthy Fishman

The rich industrialist was horrified to find the fisherman lying beside his boat smoking a pipe.

"Why aren't you out fishing?" asked the industrialist. 

"Because I have caught enough fish for the day."

"Why don't you catch some more?"

"What would I do with them?"

"You could earn more money. Then you could have a motor fitted to your boat to go into deeper waters and catch more fish. Then you would have enough money to buy nylon nets. These would bring you more fish and more money. Soon you would have enough money to own two boats...maybe even a fleet of boats. Then you would be a rich man like me."

"What would I do then?"

"Then you could sit back and enjoy life."

"What do you think I'm doing now?"

From Timeless Simplicity by John Lane

Lauren Bacall on Life

"...the stress on personal character, demonstrating the importance of the quality of life, the proper attitude towards work. To be good was more important than to be rich. To be kind was more important than owning a house or a car. To respect one's work and do it well, to risk something in life was more important than being a star.

I have a contribution to make. I am not just taking up space in this life. I can add something to the lives I touch. I don't like everything about myself, and I'll never be satisfied, but nobody's perfect."

– Lauren Bacall